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Aviation Daily, October 6, 2025

VOL. 442 NO. 4 October 06, 2025
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The Daily Memo

Norse Atlantic Airways
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Daily Memo: Is The Transatlantic LCC Dream Fading For Good?

Oct 03, 2025
The collapse of Icelandic carrier Play is the latest reminder of how unforgiving the transatlantic market is for low-cost operators.

Airlines

Icelandair A321neo
article

Icelandair Reshuffles Management, Recruits Play Founder

Oct 03, 2025
Icelandair has implemented managerial changes, taking on Arnar Már Magnússon, one of the founders of Play as its new SVP of flight operations.
GBA Airlines interior aircraft seating
article

Greater Bay Airlines To Receive First 737-9 With Premium Class

Oct 02, 2025
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) says it will take delivery of its first two Boeing 737-9s in December.

MRO

Spirit Airlines A320neo engine
article

MRO Memo: Spirit Airlines Seeks GTF Exit With Inspections Outstanding

Oct 03, 2025
Following a deal earlier in the week with Aercap to reject 27 Neos, Spirit is also seeking to reject 87 A320ceo and neo-family aircraft from a multitude of other lessors.
Cathay Pacific 777-300ER
article

Cathay Signs Landmark Lufthansa Technik Deal For 747, 777 Fleet

Sep 30, 2025
Cathay Group has awarded Lufthansa Technik its largest-ever MRO contract with the carrier, covering all its Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft.

Airports

Vienna Airport
article

Vienna Airport Navigates ULCC Pullback, Calls For Tax Reform

Sep 30, 2025
Vienna Airport is pressing for reform of Austria’s aviation tax, arguing the levy puts the hub at a regional disadvantage.

Advanced Air Mobility

Beta Technologies Caption: Beta is developing a 19-seat electric aircraft to follow its six-seat Alia CTOL and VTOL
article

Beta Files For IPO, Developing Larger Aircraft

Sep 29, 2025
Revealing it is developing a 19-seat electric aircraft to follow its six-seat Alia, startup Beta Technologies has filed for an initial public offering.

Airframers

Islander
article

Britten-Norman Outlines Islander Production Ramp After Reshoring

Sep 29, 2025
Britten-Norman is working to complete its first UK-built Islander in nearly 60 years by March, paving the way for a production ramp-up of the small regional airliner.

Cargo

Magma Aviation aircraft
article

Cargo Specialist Magma Aviation Looks To Triple Its Fleet

Sep 30, 2025
Dublin-headquartered Magma Aviation, which has just introduced its fourth Boeing 747, is looking to triple its fleet by 2030.

Suppliers

Overhead bin
article

Safran Cabin Pitches Roomier Overhead Bins For Boeing 737 MAX

Oct 03, 2025
Safran Cabin is looking for an operator to be the retrofit launch customer for its more spacious overhead bins on the Boeing 737 MAX.

Airports

Turkish Airlines airplane on runway at Istanbul airport
article

Istanbul Airport Sees Unserved Americas, Africa Opportunities

Sep 30, 2025
Istanbul Airport (IST) is targeting underserved long-haul markets, building on a strong run of network growth in 2025.

Industry Data

PLAY A320neo
article

Flight Friday: Play, Braathens International Cease Ops After Brief Runs

Oct 03, 2025
Recent news about operators Play and Braathens International ceasing operations prompts this week's Flightriday examination of flight hours for those operators.
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Oct 03, 2025
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

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